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Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Assistant Superintendent
Work Session of the Board of Trustees
Bonneville High School Room 104
Student Council Presentation
April 20, 2016
11:30 AM
I. Bonneville High School Principal Heath Jackson welcomed the School Board and District Administration to
Bonneville High School and acknowledged Student Council Advisor Krista Bumgardner and the Student Council
members in attendance.
Call to Order
Chairman Brian McBride called the meeting to order at 11:49 a.m. and expressed appreciation to Bonneville High
School for hosting this School Board work session.
Principal Jackson voiced his appreciation and support for this award winning Student Council and how they have
made Bonneville High School a better place,
II. Roll Call
Chairman Brian McBride
present
Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins
excused
Treasurer Amy Landers
present
Trustee Jeff Bird
present
Trustee Greg Calder
present
III. Welcome Visitors and Deleqations
Chairman McBride welcomed the Bonneville High School Student Council members. Chairman McBride then
asked for everyone to introduce themselves. Director of Human Resources Dr. Shalene French, Deputy
Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Assistant Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Board Clerk Mary Hansen,
Superintendent Dr. Charles Shackett, School Board Treasurer Amy Landers, School Board Chairman Brian
McBride, School Board Trustee Jeff Bird , School Board Trustee Greg Calder, Student Body Secretary Kolany
Perkes, Female Student Body Activity Leader Emily Moyer, Junior at Large Jessica Donahoo, Service Project
Coordinator Hayden Chatterton, Junior Class Secretary Kaleb Hemenway, Sophomore Class Vice President
Hunter Guthrie, Senior Class Activity Leader Samantha Attebury, Sophomore at Large Elizabeth Payne,
Student Body Male Activity Leader Jackson Wall, Freshman Class Activity Leader Lynsey Donahoo, Senior Class
Secretary Alexandra Benson, Junior Class Activity Leader Courtney Orton, Freshman Class Secretary Sarah
Jack, Student Body Historian Clarissa Jack, Junior Class Vice Sarah Jorgensen, Freshman Class President Kim
Smith, Sophomore Class President Austin Ford, Student Body Vice President Nathan Andrus, Student Body
President Whitney Johnson, Swarm President Austin Sorensen, Senior Class President Kianna Barrett,
Technology Manager Tim Morrell, Junior Technology Emma Morrell, Senior at Large & Graphic Designer Riley
Mae Permann, Student Council Advisor Mrs. Krista Bumgardner, Bonneville High School Vice Principal over
Student Council Levi Owen, Bonneville High School Vice Principal Lance Miller, Bonneville High School Principal
Heath Jackson, Director of Safe Schools, Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Rocky Mountain Middle School
teacher Angela Pipinich, Rocky Mountain Middle School teacher Jami McLing, Rocky Mountain Middle School
Principal Jason Lords, Chief Financial/Operations Officer April Burton, District Receptionist Samantha Williams,
Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, and Renee Cook, School Board Vice Chairman Paul
Jenkins was excused from the meeting.
IV. Student Recoanition
A. Idaho Outstanding Student Council Award
Chairman McBride recognized the Student Council students who sent "Thank -you" emails to the Board
earlier in the year. Your appreciation and gratitude were well received and appreciated. He then read the
criteria about the Idaho Outstanding Student Council Award. "To be considered for this award, Student
Councils are required to complete and hold a myriad of activities in different areas throughout the school
year. They must submit letters of recommendation and to reflect on the activities they held. The students
must attend conferences, give breakout sessions at conferences, and be active with the National Association
of Student Councils. Bonneville High School's Student Council was required to submit a professional e -
portfolio showcasing all of this information. The students were judged on overall professional appearance,
layout and uniformity of theme." This is the second year in which Bonneville High School Student Council
has won this award. It is your caring and dedication to the students at Bonneville High School that make the
difference.
Chairman McBride asked Krista Bumgardner, Bonneville High School Student Council Advisor to receive the
Certificate of Recognition for National Student Council of Excellence Award. Mrs. Bumgardner thanked the
Board for their support for the students at Bonneville High School. Chairman McBride also recognized
Jessica Donahoo as the Vice President -Elect for the 2016-2017 Idaho State Student Council.
Congratulations Bonneville Bees!
B. Bonneville Student Council Presentation
Chairman McBride invited the Bonneville High School Student Council students to present to the Board.
Student Body President Whitney Johnson shared her excitement about her Student Council involvement.
Earlier in the year, the Student Body government and Mrs. Bumgardner visited the Student Council National
Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. The workshops created opportunities to share ideas and learn
about leadership. They were able to meet and learn from students from around the nation and the world.
The group was also able to enjoy a bit of history by visiting historical sights nearby: Washington, DC,
Williamsburg, VA, and Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Johnson voiced her appreciation to the Board for their support
for Bonneville High School Student Council and for their opportunity of attending this conference.
Freshman Class President Kim Smith spoke about the goals for the Freshman class, which were to know
each member of the Freshmen class by name and encourage them to be more involved with activities, such
as personalized Valentine's Day cards for each student, Holiday Hallway decorating, and social media. He
chimed in with appreciation to the Board for their support.
Sophomore Class President Austin Ford stated the Sophomore class had three goals — to have more spirit
with our class, to get to know more people in our class, and to hold a successful Bee Campaign. The Bee
Campaign helps students be better people. Students were recognized monthly by their teachers for
displaying good character traits. When the students received a trait card from their teacher, they could pick
up a special treat from the office. Activities were held each month that related to the monthly trait. The
sophomore class organized an anti -bulling campaign which encourages students to speak up against
bullying, anti -bullying bracelets to wear, and reminders on the morning announcements. Other activities
included hall decoration and paper airplanes. Activities make high school a positive experience for
everyone.
Junior Class Vice President Sarah Jorgenson informed the Board of the Junior class goals — increase
student participation, make students feel appreciated, and hold a successful Prom. Activities included hand-
written Valentine's cards, Homecoming events, Winter Olympics, and a dodgeball tournament. We are
planning a student appreciation day on April 29th, serving pancakes and hanging locker tags. Prom is
scheduled for May 14th and will be held at the Bennion Building in Idaho Falls.
Senior Class President Kianna Barrett explained her class goals were to help seniors feel like they are part
of something and that there were a purpose for the events planned, such as, Homecoming games, painting
handprints on the Senior rock. The Senior's class motto There is Light in this World and It Is Us. Upcoming
events are the Senior Lagoon trip, Seniors Awards Convocation, Baccalaureate on May 22nd, graduation on
May 31St and the Senior all-nighter held after graduation,
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Swarm President Austin Sorenson reminded everyone this was the first year for the Swarm, a group of six
senior boys with the quest to unite a school and fulfill its vision to increase participation by supporting events
and showing pride for Bonneville High School. They hope to continue this program to promote school pride
and the overall atmosphere that it is great to bee a Bee!
Student Body President Whitney Johnson listed off the activities she remembered from this past year,
including registration, Homecoming, Freshman Day, tree lighting, Winter Olympics, paint the road, and the
effort in hand -writing every student a Valentine card. She stated that caring is important. The Student
Council made the extra effort in supporting all the activities and clubs in the school; this helped to unify the
school and increase school spirit. Anyone going to a national competition had a big sendoff! Coming up is
Self -Esteem Week, helping everyone to realize self-worth. Ms. Johnson acknowledged Mrs, Bumgardner,
the School Board and the Administration for their support throughout the year.
Chairman McBride encouraged the students to continue to be leaders wherever their future takes them. Our
communities and nation need strong leaders. Mrs. Landers encouraged the Seniors to continue the SWARM
program. Mrs. Bumgardner felt like this year's Student Council was a dream team; they had great original
ideas, great Student Council representatives, and increased school spirit. She thanked the students for their
efforts this year.
Chairman McBride dismissed the students to return to class 12:57 p.m. and moved to the conference room
for the remaining portion of the meeting. Trustee Jeff Bird departed at 1:00 p,m.
V. Items for Discussion
A. Summit Basecamp - Team Jaguar, Rocky Mountain Middle School
Chairman McBride invited Jami McLing and Angela Pipinich to tell about Team Jaguar's acceptance into
Summit Basecamp, The vision for Team Jaguar is to be on the cutting on edge of education for Rocky
Mountain Middle School and the Bonneville Joint School District 93. Education can be more individual and
provide learning opportunities for students that learn differently while keeping them with their peer group.
This teaching and learning strategy provides students and parents other choices in public education,
provides personalized learning plans for students, and creates a rigorous and engaging learning environment
where students can learn both academic and non-academic skills. The Summit Basecamp is a free program
that helps public schools bring personalized learning plans into their classrooms. Team Jaguar was one -of -
twenty chosen from 200 applicants. Idaho Mastery Education Network will also support their vision.
Sometimes, traditional learning can be difficult for students. Personalized learning plans help students work
at their own pace and can be designed for all students K-12 and at all levels of learning. This project/
problem based learning is centered on interdisciplinary teaching and learning; projects could include portions
of Science, Math, History, or Language Arts. Cognitive skills, writing and presentation skills increase. Test
scores of students that have been recorded in other personalized project -based programs have been higher
than main stream students. Parents will better support the program if their students are able to choose to be
part of it. For the upcoming school year, a 7th and 8th grade combination class will be held with room for 60-
70 students at Rocky Mountain Middle School. Principal Jason Lords stated that teachers must have a
passion for personalized learning plans and will be best for the middle schools to work together. Ms. McLing
said communication between teachers is important. She appreciates the chance to go forward with the
program and is willing in being involved in promoting it in other schools. Ms. Marjean McConnell explained
that when other schools see what's happening, they will want to be involved. Rimrock Elementary is planning
on a combination class for 2nd and 3rd graders for the upcoming year.
B. Board Retreat - Marjean McConnell
Chairman McBride invited Marjean McConnell to discuss the Board Retreat. Ms. McConnell stated that now
would be a good time for the Board to decide when and where the Board Retreat will be held. The District
Administration will submit various dates in which the Board can choose from for this summer's retreat.
Details will be finalized once a date is chosen.
C. Policv Discussion - Marjean McConnell
1. Draft 5000 Definition of EmDlovment Status
Chairman McBride invited Marjean McConnell to update the Board about Policy 5000. Ms, McConnell
informed the Board that the District is looking at the possibility of increasing the part-time benefit hours
from 20 hours per week to 30 hours per week in accordance to the Affordable Health Care Act, This
change will cause some employees to lose their current insurance benefits, The District will need to do
a cross benefit analysis and discuss with various departments on how it would affect their employees.
Policy 5000 is currently in draft form.
VI. Call for Aqenda Items for Uocomina Meetinas
Chairman McBride asked if there are any agenda items to be added for upcoming meetings.
A. Work Session - Lincoln HS Student Council - Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - Lincoln HS Conference Room -
11:30 a.m.
B. Work Session - Hillcrest HS Student Council - Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - Hillcrest HS Media Center -11:30
a.m.
C. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m.
D. Retirement Open House - District Board Room - Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
E. Work Session - Bonneville Online HS & Technical Careers HS Student Council - Wednesday, May 25, 2016
- District Board Room 11:30 a.m.
VII, Adiournment
Chairman McBride asked for a motion to adjourn at 1:49 p.m.
MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to adjourn. Amy Landers seconded, The vote was 3 in favor with 0
opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried.
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Date:
Retreat
Burley Conference
41h of July Parade
FRESHMAN CLASS GOALS
Freshman Day Video
Registration
® Get to know each member of our class by
Freshman Day
name.
Bee Pride Day
® Get the freshman class more involved with
Senior Sunrise
Powderpuff
activities.
Homecoming
Homecoming Assembly
SOPHOMOREL GOALS
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming Parade
Rummage Sale
® To have more spirit within our class.
Paint the Road
o How: have at least one of our class
Hall Decorating
members at each event.
Civil War Assembly
. To get to know more people in our class.
No Shave November
o How: to get to know 3 different people
Mario Cart Intramurals
around the school each week.
Adopt -a -Family
Third Goal was to hold a successful Bee
Brawley Ball
Campaign.
Home for the Holidays
Resolution Bliaard
Mr. BHS
JUNIOR CLASS GOALS
Winter Olympics
Dodgeball Intramural
Elections
• Increase Student Participation in Junior
Valentines
Class
Prom
Graduation
. Make Students Feel Appreciated
Self Esteem Week
® Hold a successful Prom!
Anti -bullying
Recycling
Office Cleanup
SENIOR CLASS GOALS
The Swarm
Unity Wall
® Help seniors feel like they are a part of
Freshman Night
Teacher Birthdays
something
Bee Campaign
Bulletin Board and Calendar
Hold more senior class events
IASC Binder
® Support the seniors in all activities
Sr. Sunset
BHS Apparel
Teacher Appreciation
STUDENT 0 Y GOALS
Gender Equality
Writing Contest
Paper Airplanes Intramurals
0 Increase unity in the school
TV's and Marquee
® Create an atmosphere where school spirit
Arbor Day
thrives
Student Nights
Freshmen Welcome Assemblv
1. Senior Motto and Quote: THERE IS LIGHT IN THIS WORLD, AND IT IS US
7.
Senior all-nighter Parent committee: $5 APPLE ADMISSION, $30
2. Graduation Programs: PRINTCRAFT PRESS
STUDENT ADMISSION
a. Get prices
a. Volunteers: MANDI SORENSEN
b. Choose format
b. Set times: 10:00 pm -3:00 am
c. Get information
c. Set date: MAY 31 -JUNE 1
i. School board members
d. Set location- APPLE ATHLETIC CLUB
ii. Staff roster
e. Get donations: ALL PARENTS
iii. Student Body and Senior Class information
f. Set activities: KRISTIN ATTEBURY
iv. Names of Speakers
g. Set food and refreshments: TRUDY JOHNSON
v. National Anthem: APOLLO SIX
h. Tickets to give out: MRS. LONGHURST
vi. Songs played
i. Get money bag: CARRIE TAGGART
1. Special Number. CHANTUESE
j. Sell'tickets during graduation practice
d. Get programs to location
i. Mrs. Longhurst can sell
e. Get ushers to hand out programs at Graduation
8.
Lagoon
i. Junior Officers
a. Set up separate account
3. Sound System: NEW SOUND SYSTEM
b. Set date: MAY 18
4. Flowers for Graduation Ceremony. PEDAL PASSION
c. Cost for students: $60
a. Get number of corsages and boutonnieres: 10 OF EACH
d. Trip for graduates only
b. Two for stage
e. Contact bus companies: OWEN
c. Donated: SPONSORS
f. Information out: NEWSLETTER
5. Speakers for Graduation
g. Get staff to help: SENIOR ADVISORS
a. Get names of Valedictorians to speak
9.
Set up Senior Meeting: MAY 3
b. Senior Class President to speak: KIANNA BARRETT
10.
Senior Projects
c. All speakers to three minutes or less
a. Dates for oral presentation: APRIL 28-29
d. Principal presents graduates to school board
b. Dates for Open House: APRIL 25
e. School Board speaker: JEFF BIRD
11.
Senior awards night date
6. Baccalaureate meeting who is in charge: HANNAH JORGENSEN
a. Any help needed: COUNSELING OFFICE
a. Get committee together: SENIOR OFFICERS
12.
Set Graduation practice times and dates: MAY 27, MAY 31 (moming)
b. Get names of students to speak
a. Contact senior teacher helping with graduation
I. KRISTINE COMSTOCK
13.
Senior Sob: AT SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER
ii. MCCARTY CARTER
iii. BAILEE ZEIBARTH
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Our Vision
® We want our team, school, and district to be on the cutting edge of educational change.
® Give students and parents choices in public education.
® Provide personalized learning for students.
® Create a rigorous and engaging learning environment where students learn both academic
and non-academic skills.
® Summit Basecamp and the Idaho Mastery Education Network (IMEN) will support this
vision.
Summit Basecamp
• What is Summit Basecamp?
o Summit Basecamp is a free program that helps public schools bring personalized
learning into their classroom.
■ Out of 200 schools that applied this year, only 20 schools were invited to
join basecamp.
o Each year, Summit partners with schools that share the belief that students should
be at the center of their own education.
o The Summit Basecamp Program provides training, technology and other support
to a small set of schools across the United States, enabling them to learn, launch
and improve core aspects of next -generation classrooms.
o As part of the Basecamp Program, schools have the opportunity to:
■ Develop a deep understanding of next -generation classrooms through the
lens of Summit's experience and theory of instruction.
■ Create next -generation classrooms that equip students for their future.
■ Join a community of like-minded educators across the country.
■ Receive support from Summit and a small group of Facebook engineers to
put in place the technological infrastructure required to launch the
Personalized Learning Plan (PLP).
■ Participate in training program and receive individualized support
throughout the school year.
Summer Training in the Bay Area, CA
o June 21 — July 1
o Stipend from Summit — Hotel, Flight, Car Rental, & Meal Expenses
o 5 Teachers and 1-3 members of administrative or support staff
■ Jason Lords, Angie Pipinich, Jami McLing, Joy Gleave & our new
language arts teacher
■ Possibly Brian McBride
■ Possibly Kelly Brady from ISDE (Director of IMEN)
o Week 1: Engaging parents, prepare to provide feedback, finalize plans for
structural barriers like scheduling and standards based grading, building a
community of leaders for personalized learning in our region.
o Week 2: Plan for how to implement personalized learning and assessing learning
in the classroom.
How will Summit Basecamp benefit our team, school and district?
o Team
® Provide students with personalized learning — allowing them to move at
their own pace.
® Students can explore topics that engage and interest them.
® 70% of what is "graded" is based on cognitive skills.
® Support the goal of moving toward mastery based learning.
o School
® Give students and parents another choice in public schools — not all
students learn the same.
■ Create a leadership team within our school to support the transition to
mastery based learning.
o District
Puts our district on the forefront of educational innovation.
Create a leadership team within our district to support the transition to
mastery based learning.